Tenet Healthcare Corporation·Palm Springs, California
The role involves supporting and assisting in the development of assigned Rehabilitation Program areas and providing physical therapy services across various units and facilities. The therapist will also participate in multidisciplinary case conferences and discharge planning for patients of all ages.
Shift: Days
Hours: 0700-1530
Job Type: Per Diem
Job Summary
Support and assist the development of the Rehabilitation Program area(s) assigned and for the provision of physical therapy services. Rehabilitation Services at Desert Regional Medical Center may include the provision of physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and recreational therapy to patients on acute care units, in the Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility, the Skilled Nursing Facility, and/or in the Outpatient Program.
These programs provide services to include orthopedic, medical, medical-surgical, and neuro-rehab.
Physical therapy services will be provided to infants, children, adolescents, adults and the geriatric population as indicated by qualified therapists.
The therapist will be involved in multidisciplinary case conferences and discharge planning for patients of all ages treated at Desert Regional Medical Center.
Embark on a rewarding career with Desert Regional Medical Center hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status
Desert Care Network serves the healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions in Southern California with three hospitals Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. The hospital network provides advanced care with services such as comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, a Level 1 Trauma Center and the only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Coachella Valley. Desert Care Network is committed to healthcare equality. Join our team!
Required qualifications include a California Physical Therapy license, documentation of eligibility for this license, and current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification. Preferred qualifications include experience supervising Physical Therapy Assistants/Aides and one year of experience as a licensed Physical Therapist.
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